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“People who labor all their lives but have no purpose to direct every thought and impulse toward are wasting their time-even when hard at work.”

Quote by Marcus Aurelius

Book:The Modern Library Collection of Greek and Roman Philosophy 3-Book Bundle: Meditations; Selected Dialogues of Plato; The Basic Works of Aristotle

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The Modern Library Collection of Greek and Roman Philosophy 3-Book Bundle: Meditations; Selected Dialogues of Plato; The Basic Works of Aristotle

The collection features Marcus Aurelius' personal reflections on Stoic philosophy, Plato's dialogues exploring various philosophical concepts, and Aristotle's comprehensive treatises on logic, ethics, and science. more

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Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius, born in 121 AD and died in 180 AD, was an emperor of the Roman Empire. He is one of the Five Good Emperors and is known for his philosophical thoughts and the stability of his reign. He was not only an outstanding politician but also a famous Stoic philosopher, whose work 'Meditations' has had a profound impact on later generations. more

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